MITCHELL, Joni - The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (reissue) - Vinyl (2xLP)
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Joni MITCHELL
The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (reissue) (gatefold green vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip)
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Cat: VMP 2305. Rel: 25 Nov 24
Folk/Americana
Side 1 - Track 1. In France They Kiss On Main Street Side 1 - Track 2. The Jungle Line Side 1 - Track 3. Edith & The Kingpin Side 2 - Track 1. Don't Interupt The Sorrow Side 2 - Track 2. Shades Of Scarlett Conquering Side 3 - Track 1. The Hissing Of Summer Lawns Side 3 - Track 2. The Boho Dance Side 3 - Track 3. Harry's House/Centerpiece Side 4 - Track 1. Sweet Bird Side 4 - Track 2. Shadows & Light
The Hissing of Summer Lawns marked a turning point in Joni Mitchell's career, emerging four decades ago as a radical departure from her earlier work. While albums like Blue and Court and Spark established her as a confessional singer-songwriter, Hissing ventured into new territories, blending jazz and African influences with a more complex pop sound. The album's characters, primarily women, grapple with existential disconnection, often revealing a sense of unworthiness and emotional estrangement. Critics initially found the album jarring, noting the absence of first-person narratives and traditional melodies. Instead, Mitchell crafted a lush soundscape reminiscent of Miles Davis's freeform style, allowing her musicians the freedom to shape the music. While Hissing debuted at #4 on the charts, it quickly fell off, perceived as too esoteric for mainstream audiences. Over time, its innovative spirit has influenced a new generation of artists from Prince to Bjork, who resonate with its harmonically rich and experimental nature.
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